LOCATION: Rochdale
Our client is a leading manufacturer of coatings for textiles, they specialise in textile finishing, coating and lamination with expertise in bleaching, dyeing, coating, lamination and powder point coating. They are seeking a Chemist / Technologist / Technician to support the Technical Manager in a range of activities including R &D, project management and process improvement. This is a varied and interesting role which you can make your own. Full training provided.
Scope:
Reporting to and working closely with the Technical Manager, this position will be responsible for planning and execution of a range of New Product Development, Process Improvement and Cost Reduction opportunities.
Working with customers, suppliers, and production, the Development Technologist will explore new product possibilities, seeing a portfolio of projects through from conception to completion.
Duties to include:
Working with customers to establish a project brief and deliverables
Assessing project feasibility and potential benefits
Creating, communicating and updating project timelines
Keeping full records of work done, results and conclusions
Giving regular progress updates to the business
Collaborating with suppliers to understand what technologies are available and which we should use in our developments.
Collaborating with suppliers to develop new technologies.
Carry out laboratory development work to determine next steps
Plan and carry out production trials on testing on development opportunities
Provide technical support and problem solving to PWG production
Some regular quality assurance testing duties will also be required
Provide cover for the Technical Manager
Skills / Attributes
Relevant Technical degree
Previous experience in laboratory work
Previous experience in factory trials desirable
Exposure to Coatings and Formulations desirable.
Project Management experience desirable
Proactive and able to work on own initiative
‘Hands on’ approach
You must have the right to work in the UK - work permit sponsorship is not available
Our client is offering a competitive salary with opportunity for career development and progression.